Career
Originally a left–winger, she matured into a creative central midfield player. At club level Potter is noted for her crossing abilities and goalscoring record. She has played in three FA Women"s Cup finals – with Arsenal in 2004, Charlton Athletic in 2007 and Birmingham City in 2012.
On the international stage, she often had to compete with Rachel Yankey and Sue Smith for a place in the England team
Since 2007 Potter has worked as a British Broadcasting Corporation television football pundit. While attending The Manor School, Potter began her career at Chesterfield centre of excellence.
She was with Sheffield Wednesday in 2001–2002, before signing for Birmingham City. By 2004 she was playing for Arsenal then signed for Charlton Athletic in summer 2005.
When Charlton ditched their ladies team in 2007, Potter moved on to Everton, then returned to Birmingham City in January 2009.
With Birmingham not playing until the FA Women"s Super League in March 2011, Potter signed a short term deal with Leicester City in summer 2010. In May 2013 Potter"s excellent form with Birmingham, playing in a central midfield role, led to manager David Parker demanding that she be given another chance at international level Potter played for England at U16 level
She helped England U19s qualify for the 2003 European Championship finals, scoring twice in 90 seconds against Bulgaria on 4 October 2002.
She was called up to the senior team for the first time for a friendly against Nigeria in April 2004, while playing for Arsenal. But she had to pull out due to a back injury.
In September 2004 she featured as a substitute in two friendlies against the Netherlands. Potter narrowly missed out on selection for Union of European Football Associations Women"s Euro 2005, but was recalled straight after the tournament following impressive performances for the U21 team
Potter withdrew from the World Cup qualifying play-off against France in September 2006 with damaged ankle ligaments.
After a seven-year absence from the England team, Potter was recalled by coach Mark Sampson for a friendly with Sweden in August 2014. International goals
Scores and results list England"s goal tally first. After missing out on a place in the Fédération internationale de football association Women"s World Cup 2007 squad, Potter worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation as an expert analyst in their tournament coverage.
She has continued to work for the British Broadcasting Corporation on their women"s football coverage.
She is also a Football Association skills coach, based in Sheffield.